Gush etzion

At Israel's biggest Bible study gathering, thousands turn to Tanakh for answers on politics

The event, founded initially 33 years ago by Rabbi Yoel Bin-Nun as a summer professional development program for teachers, has grown into a major annual gathering that is open to the public.

Taking in a Tanach lecture, Alon Shvut.
Investigators return to Neve Daniel with the 16-year-old Palestinian suspect, who admitted to entering the town with the goal of becoming a "martyr."

Police arrest Palestinian teen who admitted to plan to stab IDF soldier, die as 'martyr'

Netanyahu inaugurated a new neighborhood in Kibbutz Migdal Oz. June 28, 2026

Netanyahu attends unveiling of new 'Hatayelet' neighborhood in Kibbutz Migdal Oz

Netanyahu speaks with reservists at Kibbutz Migdal Oz, 18 June, 2026.

Israel must build independent armaments network to end US aid dependency, Netanyahu says


Settler leader to 'Post': Gush Etzion is a critical asset for Israel’s future - opinion

Gush Etzion is not just another region – it is a cornerstone of our national story. The time to strengthen it is now. Now is the time for Gush Etzion. Let’s seize it.

Security forces arrive at the scene of a suspected terror attack near Elazar, in Gush Etzion, on March 21, 2024. Beyond its historical significance, Gush Etzion is a critical asset for Israel’s future, the writer explains.

Terrorists stone Israeli cars in Gush Etzion, wounding one

Security forces began searching the area for the terrorists after the incident.

 View of a car that was damaged in the stone-throwing attack in the West Bank. January 12, 2025.

One wounded in ramming attack at Gush Etzion Junction in West Bank

The car that struck the man fled the scene of the attack.

 Footage from the ramming attack at the Gush Etzion Junction December 25, 2024

Terror attack in Gush Etzion kills 12-year-old Yehoshua Aharon Tuvia, terrorist surrenders

The terrorist who committed the shooting surrendered to security forces on Thursday morning, Israel's military said.

 Suspected terror attack at tunnel checkpoint.

Death, resilience in Elazar: A Gush Etzion settlement that lost 6 people since Oct. 7

Picturesque and inviting, Elazar has long been a home for the National Religious, close to Jerusalem with a great quality of life. But since October 7, grief and resilience have taken over the town.

 The entrance to the Israeli settlement of Elazar in Gush Etzion in the West Bank.

Joshua Hasten: The Indianapolis-born journalist, podcaster living in Israel

A freelance journalist and public relations consultant, he specializes in PR for nonprofits. Until recently, he served as the international spokesperson for the Yesha Council and Gush Etzion.  

 Joshua Hasten

New settlement Nahal Heletz approved, connecting Gush Etzion to Jerusalem

COGAT has approved the blue line for Nahal Heletz, paving the way for the establishment of a new settlement in Gush Etzion.

 A construction site for new housing in the Jewish settlement of Shiloh, in the West Bank, on June 21, 2023.

IDF investigating if overnight attacks in Gush Etzion were carried out by foreign parties

Security forces are investigating the possibility of a third vehicle. 

Forces at the scene of a gas station car bomb explosion in Gush Etzion.

Three Israelis wounded in two terror attacks in Gush Etzion, West Bank

The IDF is investigating if these two separate nearby attacks are linked, and are looking for other possible suspects in the area. 

 Security forces attend to the scene of car bombing attacks in Gush Etzion, West Bank, August 31 2024.

Terrorist shoots two security officers at Gush Etzion junction

The terrorist who carried out the attack has been apprehended.

 Gush Etzion Junction.